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Dive deeper into the forest on trails that crisscross inside the outer loop and you’ll find some challenging terrain. Some trails get progressively more difficult and rockier, so use caution. Virtually every part of the park is open for exploration. You can test your rock or hill climbing skills, splash through some water-filled areas, and get down and dirty in some mud. During the summer, the Marathon Off-Road ATV Club holds at least three motocross races at the park. If you’re interested, call Bill Bell at 715/355-6120, ext. 123 or Randy Curtis at 715/675-6330; or log on to www.motobill.com. Regardless of the schedule, you might catch some racers practicing their skills anytime in the park. Because the park’s popularity continues to increase, it’s important to be cautious as you ride. The park is funded by annual grants from the Wisconsin DNR derived from state ATV registrations. The Village of Tigerton administers the park. The nominal fees charged riders fund trail maintenance and improvements. Fees can be paid at the kiosk near the entrance or in the main building, which is often staffed during the busy times of the year. When winter arrives, the park remains open. Many of the trails are groomed and some are shared by snowmobiles. Riders can warm up in the main building that remains open 24/7 November thru May 1st. In addition to its Challenge Area and trails, the park offers 37 campsites for tents and RVs, many along the Embarrass River. There’s even a family camping area for larger groups. Electrical hook-ups are available and a new shower and laundry facility bring all the comforts of home right to your campsite. An RV dump station, potable water and firewood are also available. After a day’s ride, you can rinse off your quad in the wash bay. If you need food or fuel, a trail heads out of the park south to Hwy 45, then north into Tigerton. The winding Embarrass River cuts through the park near the Challenge Area. The river holds a native population of trout and is popular with canoeists. If you’re feeling particularly lucky, Mohican North Star Casino & Bingo (800/775-2274, www.mohicannorthstar.com) is located in Bowler, just twelve miles north. They offer slots, blackjack, roulette, craps, poker and bingo. When you want to ride a welldesigned ATV park, come to Tigerton. It’s a shining example of “If you build it, they will come.” M M 45 0 1000 2000 Feet Wisconsin ATV Guide 37
17 Dusty Trails JUST THE FACTS DISTANCE: 120 miles. DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate. TRAILHEAD LOCATION(S): The main trailhead is located near the Hwy 32/Hwy 64 intersection just east of Chute Pond; follow Hwy 64 east about 2 miles, then 1/2-mile south on Robenhorst Lane. Trail access also is available in Gillett at Zippel Park, in Suring near the Village Hall and in Lakewood and Mountain. SEASON: May 1 to October 31. FEES: None. OTHER TRAILS IN THIS REGION: Marinette County, Embarrass River ATV Park, and the Parrish Highlands Trails. NOTE: The Dusty Trails system is well marked by signs that correspond to a map distributed by the club. Obey the signs and stay on the trail. When riding on roads marked as ATV routes, the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. LEGEND: For a complete listing of all icons, see page 4. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Oconto County 800/297-4343 or 920/834-6969 www.ocontocounty.org Oconto County Land/Forestry 920/834-6827 JESSICA PRIEM Oconto County The Dusty Trails got their name from the sandy soil here – when it’s dry, it’s dusty. But that doesn’t stop Oconto County’s ardent ATV riders. After all, getting dirty is part of the fun. Besides, it’s not dusty all the time. In fact, there are areas on the trail where, after a good rain, you’ll find standing water and some added fun. The 120-mile trail system offers a mixture of forest scenery and rolling terrain. Geologically, glaciers carved this landscape leaving sand and gravel, bedrock outcroppings and huge chunks of buried ice that melted forming kettle or “pothole” lakes scattered throughout the region. Peshtigo Brook cuts through the center of the trail system draining a 10,000-acre wetland called the Brazeau Swamp. Just north of the trailhead, a 400,000-acre lobe of the Chequamegon- Nicolet National Forest runs all the way to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Over the years, the Dusty Trails ATV Club (www.dustytrailsatvclub.com), has done extensive work on the trail system including construction of a bridge over Peshtigo Brook and a longer bridge over a wetland area. Their efforts have helped make their trails some of the most popular in the state. The western edge of the trail system is a 40-mile rail-trail that roughly parallels Hwy 32 from Gillett north to Townsend. The balance of the Dusty Trails lie in central Oconto County, about half on-road and half off-road. In any direction you ride, you’ll find forests of aspen, birch and jack pine. From the main trailhead on Robenhorst Lane you can head north, south or east. On-road ATV routes offer quick access to any part of this large trail system. Or, you can ride forest trails right out of the parking lot. A favorite haunt for many is an area called the “Pipeline.” Just a few miles southeast of the trailhead, you’ll find a nice, open, sandy area. In it are deep holes 38 Visit travelwisconsin.com
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